sdctlc 0 #1 March 10, 2015 Attention USPA members! Should the USPA adopt Wingsuiting at Nationals? We need your votes to request that Wingsuiting be added as a Nationals discipline! Please sign our petition: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/USPAWingsuiting"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #2 March 10, 2015 As someone who only has a handful of wingsuit jumps - what kind of events do you want added? I can't really picture a FS/VFS sort of turning points in wingsuits. Just freestyle? I'm not saying its a bad idea I just can't picture what the events would be.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #3 March 10, 2015 The FAI on Jan 31st ratified Performance Wingsuit Flying as a dicipline. This was based on the PPC rules, http://ppc.paralog.net/. Some info at: http://www.fai.org/ipc-slider-news/39180-wingsuit-performance-flying It is defined by performance in 3 events through a 1000 meter vertical window measured by a GPS device such as a Flysight. The 3 events are Speed, Distance and Time. Scott C"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorick 0 #4 March 10, 2015 faulknerwnI can't really picture a FS/VFS sort of turning points in wingsuits. http://www.wingsuitcompetition.com/"The 'perfect' parachute jump was thought to be one where the opening shock and touchdown were simultaneous" -Lyle Cameron, ~1965 --- Falling-With-Style.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #5 March 11, 2015 If you have not filled out the survey, please take the less than a minute of time to do so! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #6 March 11, 2015 faulknerwnAs someone who only has a handful of wingsuit jumps - what kind of events do you want added? I can't really picture a FS/VFS sort of turning points in wingsuits. Just freestyle? I'm not saying its a bad idea I just can't picture what the events would be.. Wendy, our community has been holding non-sanctioned events identical to what other countries have been hosting for years. I've been a Meet Director for several Performance Events (individual competitor, measuring Time Aloft, Distance flown, and Speed over three jumps. Three jumps=one round. Competition is typically 2-4 rounds or 6-12 jumps). This format is sanctioned by FAI/IPC. https://www.facebook.com/events/776523132414122/ These have been held at Skydive Elsinore and Skydive City over the past 5 years. -Acro; This event is wingsuit relative work with barrel rolls, flips, backflying. Think of horizontal freeflying (sort of). Controlled docks are the scoring metric. This format is sanctioned by FAI/IPC. To date, this event has only been held at Skydive Elsinore. -There is also a four-way competition of dynamic formations that has thus far, had two competitions. This format has not been accepted by FAI/IPC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedWingsuits 0 #7 March 13, 2015 We almost have 200 replies! Help push us over the edge. It would be great to get more opinions from non-wingsuiters.Summer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #8 March 14, 2015 With key members of the USPA being involved in the initial push and acceptance for IPC/FAI I think a lot of people incorrectly assume this isnt already in the works, or somehow not supported. For everyone involved in making this a reality, the people within USPA helping, supporting and promoting these two disciplines at IPC/FAI have been nothing but supportive, showcasing a big understanding, care and integrity towards for these two formats.. I think a bit of patience is all thats needed, to let the people who did a lot if great work so far also do things the right way within your own organisation. Don't let votes, petitions be more than a tool to show support. Don't turn the positive momentum into a negative vibe. The right people are involved and working hard, the 'official way' isnt always one to protest, fight or force outside the intended path..have faith..this is happening and its happening with the right steps, speed and support.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedWingsuits 0 #9 March 14, 2015 The "right people" are the ones that suggested we gather this information. I think a lot of people assume this is a done deal, when it is not.Summer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
